32.

Dimitri padded around the kitchen, preparing the fruits to make his second round of smoothies for his guests. His sisters and Bob arrived early the previous day, and his parents followed after them. Steven, and two other girls, friends of Vienna, arrived late in the night. After a good night's rest, Steven suggested they spend the afternoon outside by the pool. So, while Dimitri took charge of making drinks, and snacks, his mother handled the barbecue.

He opened the blender and, with Davina's help, mixed in everything he needed for the smoothies. He plugged it in and turned the knob, but nothing happened.

"Is it really alright for Sofia to come?" Davina asked after fussing beside him for some time.

"Why not," Dimitri replied, distracted as he worked on the blender. He scowled as he shook it, but it didn't budge. "I think we have to use another one. This one's not working."

"Dimitri," Davina stressed, dragging him back to the counter before he could move to get the cupboard open. "I